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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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-2- La Sylphe. On at 9.13, 9 minutes, full stage. Special set. This act went much better than I had dared hope. It is most effectively staged, and the woman is certainly a wonderful contortion dancer. We made no mention, whatsoever, of "Salome", in connection with her advertising or billing, announcing her as a classic dancer. I do not think that anybody can take offense at this act. If they do they must be unreasonably prudish. La Sylphe is sure to cause a lot of talk, and will undoubtedly draw money. One of the most striking and effective stage pictures this house has ever had. She stays a second week, but will, of course, be moved up the bill. XX1 Alice Lloyd. On at 9.22, 26 minutes in one. Miss Lloyd has made herself a great favorite in Boston. In fact, I think she is far better liked here, than Victoria or any of the other English comediennes. I do not think we could have had a stronger headliner to stack up against the opposition's opening bill. XX1 Fun in a Boarding House. On at 9.48, 15 minutes, full stage, special set. The man who has the nerve to ask and accept $900 per week, for this act, deserves the championship medal, and will never lose it. Six or eight three show actors, and about the toughest lot of junk I ever saw put together. Absolutely without merit, rhyme or reason. I consider it a blot on an otherwise superb show. I understand that changes are to be made in the cast; why, I can not conceive, for the worst actors in the world, would be the best for this affair. Of course, it gets many laughs, but when it is all over, people seem to be sore at themselves for having been amused by such a bunch of rot. It seems to me that the owners of this act, must be cleaning up at least $400 each week. X Kinetograph. On at 10.03. "Mrs. Toney's Suitors."--An excellent comedy picture. "The Magic Dice."--A corking good colored, trick picture. "The Two Models."--A very good humorous film. Cuts. Harlow and King--References to feet. The Three Lelliotts--Spitting on violin, also on stage. Fun in a Boarding House--Business with pocket book and stocking. Business with corsets. Would like to make a wholesale slaughter of this act and cut it all out. Comment. A grand show, exclusive of the one blot.
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-2- La Sylphe. On at 9.13, 9 minutes, full stage. Special set. This act went much better than I had dared hope. It is most effectively staged, and the woman is certainly a wonderful contortion dancer. We made no mention, whatsoever, of "Salome", in connection with her advertising or billing, announcing her as a classic dancer. I do not think that anybody can take offense at this act. If they do they must be unreasonably prudish. La Sylphe is sure to cause a lot of talk, and will undoubtedly draw money. One of the most striking and effective stage pictures this house has ever had. She stays a second week, but will, of course, be moved up the bill. XX1 Alice Lloyd. On at 9.22, 26 minutes in one. Miss Lloyd has made herself a great favorite in Boston. In fact, I think she is far better liked here, than Victoria or any of the other English comediennes. I do not think we could have had a stronger headliner to stack up against the opposition's opening bill. XX1 Fun in a Boarding House. On at 9.48, 15 minutes, full stage, special set. The man who has the nerve to ask and accept $900 per week, for this act, deserves the championship medal, and will never lose it. Six or eight three show actors, and about the toughest lot of junk I ever saw put together. Absolutely without merit, rhyme or reason. I consider it a blot on an otherwise superb show. I understand that changes are to be made in the cast; why, I can not conceive, for the worst actors in the world, would be the best for this affair. Of course, it gets many laughs, but when it is all over, people seem to be sore at themselves for having been amused by such a bunch of rot. It seems to me that the owners of this act, must be cleaning up at least $400 each week. X Kinetograph. On at 10.03. "Mrs. Toney's Suitors."--An excellent comedy picture. "The Magic Dice."--A corking good colored, trick picture. "The Two Models."--A very good humorous film. Cuts. Harlow and King--References to feet. The Three Lelliotts--Spitting on violin, also on stage. Fun in a Boarding House--Business with pocket book and stocking. Business with corsets. Would like to make a wholesale slaughter of this act and cut it all out. Comment. A grand show, exclusive of the one blot.
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